Comparative Government and Politics

A must for all undergraduate comparative politics courses – the textbook adopts a global focus to provide an engaging and accessible introduction to comparative politics * Gemma Loomes, Keele University, UK *
This is a fantastic introduction to comparative government and politics. It provides students with a comprehensive and accessible overview of the main topics to study within comparative politics. A great resource for both students and instructors! * Patricia Correa, Aston University, UK *
This new edition of a classic text is the perfect introduction to comparative politics. It’s lucid but authoritative style expertly combines clear explanations of key concepts and issues with up to date case studies and current academic research from all part of the world. An absolute must for any student of government and politics. * Jonathan Kirkup, Cardiff University, UK *
A masterful introduction to comparative politics. This new edition is both comprehensive and focused, with attention paid to urgent issues of the present. * Mark A. Kayser, Hertie School, Germany *
The textbook makes good on its promise to guide students of different educative backgrounds through the pluralistic field of comparative government and politics. It is clearly organized, and it offers topical questions and examples, making it fit for use in a mandatory course as well as in an elective or extracurricular course. It is superb in clarifying what scholars of the discipline do, why this is important for understanding the political world around us, and what challenges they have to take on in order to accurately explain the institutions and processes involved. * Nicolle Zeegers, University of Groningen, Netherlands *
Comparative Government and Politics offers a wonderful, clear, and accessible introduction to the comparative study of politics and government. It introduces key concepts and questions and offers many up-to-date examples of how these apply to a variety of countries across the world. This provides students with all the important building blocks for understanding how politics works in different political systems and how we can learn from comparing them. * Tom Louwerse, Leiden University, Netherlands *
With a clear and accessible presentation, the 13th edition of Comparative Government and Politics continues to provide a thorough introduction to the field of comparative politics. The “using theory” breakouts allow students to apply theory to practice in an engaging format. The front loading of methods and expanded focus on democratic health further serve to make this a strong choice for any comparative politics classroom. * Lori Poloni-Staudinger, University of Arizona, United States of America *